Buyer Manager II (Display Fab) - (M2)

Key Responsibilities

Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives.

Responsible for the evaluation of vendor reliability; oversees the surveying of vendors to maintain adequate working relationship.

Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.

Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.

Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.

Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts.

Provide couching and mentoring to employees at all level

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own job family  and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team

Leadership

• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines 

Problem Solving

• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems 

Impact

• Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues

• May be required to interact with outside customers, vendors or suppliers

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.